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Database Application Engineer Jobs in Newark, NJ

Excellent SQL programming skills ... Strong knowledge and experience with database performance optimization and optimization application

As a Mid-Level AI / Agent Application Engineer, you will be the core builder of the organization ... Design secure "tool-calling" architectures, allowing LLMs to interact with internal databases, CRMs ...

As a Mid-Level AI / Agent Application Engineer, you will be the core builder of the organization ... Design secure "tool-calling" architectures, allowing LLMs to interact with internal databases, CRMs ...

As a Mid-Level AI / Agent Application Engineer, you will be the core builder of the organization ... Design secure "tool-calling" architectures, allowing LLMs to interact with internal databases, CRMs ...

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How much do database application engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for database application engineer in Newark, NJ is $115,760.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $87,800.00 and $141,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Database Engineer

Englewood, NJ • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago


Job description

Title: Database Engineer
Location: Englewood, NJ
Note: Need local candidates who can attend an in-person interview
Job Description:
  • Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain MySQL, Redis, PostgreSQL databases in both on-premise and AWS environments.
  • Manage Replication solutions for each Database based on application requirement for proper HighAvailability.
  • Administer and Optimize AWS Managed databaseservices (RDS, AURORA, ElastiCache, DynamoDB, S3, EC2).
  • Automate routine tasks and infrastructure setup using tools like Ansible and AWS CloudFormation.
  • Design and implement comprehensive monitoring and alerting systems (CloudWatch , PMM, Datadog, MonYog) to proactively identify performance bottlenecks and apply necessary optimizations or fixes.
  • Perform daily maintenance, health checks, and capacity planning to ensure database reliability across all environments.
  • Collaborate with application developers to design efficient schemas, optimize complex queries, and enhance database performance.
  • Work closely with DevSecOps to ensure timely application of security patches and upgrades.
  • Develop and manage robust backup and disaster recovery strategies ensuring minimal data loss and downtime.
  • Generate ad-hoc reports and provide insights as requested by internal teams or stakeholders. Good with Shell Scripting or Python. Good with linux administration.